Social Order And Political Change
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Social Order And Political Change
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Author : Duane Champagne
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 1992-07-01
Social Order And Political Change written by Duane Champagne and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-07-01 with Political Science categories.
Under what conditions can democratic governments be formed and become stable? The author addresses this question in a unique way that brings sociological and political theory to bear on the study of traditional societies, long the preserve of historians and anthropologists. By examining in detail the history of four American Indian societies—the Cherokee, the Choctaw, the Chickasaw, and the Creek—the author documents a general theory of politics and constitutional government. The four societies present an opportunity to study the process of democratic institution building in a controlled, comparative historical context. The societies were subject to similar geopolitical relations with the United States; they were incorporated into the same sequence of world economic system relations (initially fur trade and then the cotton market); they experienced the emergence of class structures; and they all produced some form of constitutional democracy. The Cherokee, however, adopted a stable constitutional government earlier and with less coercion than the other three nations. Why was this so? With the aid of comparative analysis, the author finds the answer in the Cherokee differentiation of politics from the nationally and religiously ordered clan system. This set of institutional relations allowed the Cherokee to maintain a strong sense of social solidarity while tolerating conflict, increased political differentiation, and formation of a political nationality. The other three societies were either less differentiated or less socially unified. They formed their constitutional governments thirty to forty years later than the Cherokee and with more internal political coercion—and, in the Creek case, with less political stability. The formation and stabilization of democratic state governments is a major issue in such contemporary phenomena as political change in Third World nations and the transformation of the governments of Eastern Europe. The four case studies presented in this hook form the basis of a new and powerful theoretical argument for understanding historical patterns of democratic change, political stability, and the relations of political power.
Towards A New Social Order Real Democracy Sustainability Peace
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Author : Patrick Holz
language : en
Publisher: Vernon Press
Release Date : 2018-05-15
Towards A New Social Order Real Democracy Sustainability Peace written by Patrick Holz and has been published by Vernon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-15 with Philosophy categories.
This contribution argues that a long-established social order has been in place since the first stratified societies in the Near Middle East which unavoidably comes with substantial economic, political and environmental repercussions. Part I of the book dissects the various facets of this order, which is termed the social dominance paradigm, while in Part II a fundamentally different order, the peace paradigm, is introduced. The latter rests on real democracy (in the Athenian sense), sustainability and peace. As such, both paradigms function as vehicles for further analysis and research while the peace paradigm also provides a rough plan for the implementation of transformational change. Typically, political, economic, social, and environmental research seeks to increase specialized knowledge. Here, however, the overall intent is to utilize interdisciplinary evidence and connect the dots between a number defining features within seemingly modern societies. The argument is that these are, in fact, not modern at all but follow an ancient template of power, control, and coordination concentrated in the hands of the few. Potentially, this contribution can function as a trans-disciplinary methodological framework as well as an information hub for researchers in the fields of political and social sciences, history, anthropology, evolutionary biology, organization and peace studies. Practitioners who are interested in fundamental social change may also find the issues raised to be of interest. As such, this book provides a generalist, evidence-based discussion of a multi-disciplinary nature that may pique the interest of both experts and amateurs alike.
Modernization And Postmodernization
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Author : Ronald Inglehart
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1997-05-25
Modernization And Postmodernization written by Ronald Inglehart and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-05-25 with History categories.
To demonstrate the powerful links between belief systems and political and socioeconomic variables, this book draws on the World Values Surveys, a unique database that looks at the impact of mass publics on political and social life.
Political Sociology
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Author : Fouad Sabry
language : en
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Release Date : 2024-08-06
Political Sociology written by Fouad Sabry and has been published by One Billion Knowledgeable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-06 with Political Science categories.
Explore the intricate dynamics of power, social order, and political participation with "Political Sociology," a key volume in the "Political Science" series. This essential guide offers profound insights into how societies govern themselves and the forces behind political change, perfect for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Chapters Overview: 1. Political Sociology: Introduction to the field and its significance. 2. State (polity): The state’s formation, functions, and influence on social order. 3. Social class: Impact on political participation and power dynamics. 4. Conflict theories: Theories explaining political behavior and institutional change. 5. Cultural hegemony: Gramsci’s concept and its role in political power and social control. 6. C. Wright Mills: Theories on power elites and their modern relevance. 7. Political Parties: Their role in shaping political landscapes and representing social interests. 8. Ruling class: Understanding power structures in society. 9. Social stratification: Effects on political inequality and mobility. 10. Nicos Poulantzas: Theories on state power and class relations. 11. History of sociology: Sociology’s development and contributions to political analysis. 12. Elite: Role of elites in political systems and policy-making. 13. Seymour Martin Lipset: Work on democracy, social conditions, and political behavior. 14. Elite theory: Explanations for power concentration in societies. 15. Fred L. Block: Relationship between the economy and state politics. 16. Miliband–Poulantzas debate: Intellectual debate on state theory and class power. 17. Invisible Class Empire: Concept and implications for global power dynamics. 18. Structural Marxism: Structuralist approach to Marxism in political sociology. 19. Base and superstructure: Marxist framework's relevance to contemporary analysis. 20. Instrumental Marxism: State as an instrument of the ruling class. 21. State derivation: Theories on the origin and function of the state. "Political Sociology" answers pressing questions about the intersection of society and politics, offering invaluable insights for a deeper understanding of political dynamics. This book is not just an academic resource; it is a gateway to comprehending the forces that shape our world.
The Reinvention Of Politics
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Author : Ulrich Beck
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-10-08
The Reinvention Of Politics written by Ulrich Beck and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-08 with Social Science categories.
Those who advocate ideas about "postmodernity" and "post-industrialism" offer radical critiques of existing social and political institutions. But they provide very little in place of those institutions. It is all very well to criticize the limitations of social democracy, the welfare state, trade unionism, and social classes as agents of change, but once these have been thrown into crisis what other institutions do we have to depend on? The Reinvention of Politics, suggests we should think again about forging a new model of politics for our times. An active, devolved civil society, Beck argues, can sustain the claim that modernity is inherently democratic. For many issues now - for example, those involving technology, environment protest, the family, or gender relations - belong to the domain of what the author calls "subpolitics". The postmodern critique of modernity, in Beck's view, is based on mistaken generalizations about a transitional phase in the evolution of modern society. What is needed, he argues, is the reinvention of politics, corresponding to th new demands of a society which remains modern, but which has progressed beyond the earlier form of industrial society. This book will be essential reading for second-year undergraduates and above in the fields of social and political theory, sociology and political science.
Nation Building And Citizenship
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Author : Reinhard Bendix
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-05
Nation Building And Citizenship written by Reinhard Bendix and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-05 with Social Science categories.
Nation-Building and Citizenship examines how states and civil societies interact in their formation of a new political community. Reinhard Bendix directs our attention to relations established between individual and state during nation-building. While the development of citizenship and the interplay between tradition and modernity are important in this process of social and political change, his key theme is the examination of authority patterns.Bendix explores in depth the possibilities of an alternative approach to the neo-evolutionary orientation many social scientists take in their analyses of the underdeveloped areas of the world. The subjects he discusses include transformations of Western European societies since medieval times, extension of citizenship to the lower classes, bureaucratization in the nation-state, private and public authority in Western Europe and Russia, aristocracies and development in Germany and Japan, and the development of public authority in India's political community. The book concludes with a reconsideration of ideas widely held about tradition, modernity, and modernization.In a new introduction, John Bendix writes that what continues to make this book relevant is not only what it can tell us about past and present nation-building, including the transformations of the 1980s and 1990s, but its more general messages about the nature of social and political transformations. Nation-Building and Citizenship is a necessary addition to the libraries of political scientists, sociologists, historians, and scholars of comparative studies.
Theory Of Societal Constitutionalism
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Author : David Sciulli
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1992
Theory Of Societal Constitutionalism written by David Sciulli and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Political Science categories.
The author argues that the existing conceptual frameworks of political and social theory restrict both theorists and empirical researchers to a narrow definition of authoritarianism that focuses on governmental structure and fails to take account of forms of social control exercised outside the governmental sphere. Rather than define authoritarianism primarily by contrast to liberal democracy, Sciulli argues, we need to broaden our conception of authoritarianism to include "social authoritarianism," referring to social control imposed by private organizations and institutions, such as business corporations and professional associations. In this book, Sciulli develops an alternative conceptual framework, which he calls the theory of societal constitutionalism, and he explains how the theory can be used to assess whether social order in a society, whether democratic or authoritarian in political rule, is characterized by some degree of social authoritarianism. The book will be important reading for theorists in sociology, political science and legal studies.
Barrington Moore
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Author : Dennis Smith
language : en
Publisher: London : Macmillan
Release Date : 1983
Barrington Moore written by Dennis Smith and has been published by London : Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Social Science categories.
Towards A New Social Order Real Democracy Sustainability And Peace
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Author : Patrick Holz
language : en
Publisher: Vernon Press
Release Date : 2018-10
Towards A New Social Order Real Democracy Sustainability And Peace written by Patrick Holz and has been published by Vernon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10 with Political Science categories.
This contribution argues that a long-established social order has been in place since the first stratified societies in the Near Middle East which unavoidably comes with substantial economic, political and environmental repercussions. Part I of the book dissects the various facets of this order, which is termed the social dominance paradigm, while in Part II a fundamentally different order, the peace paradigm, is introduced. The latter rests on real democracy (in the Athenian sense), sustainability and peace. As such, both paradigms function as vehicles for further analysis and research while the peace paradigm also provides a rough plan for the implementation of transformational change. Typically, political, economic, social, and environmental research seeks to increase specialized knowledge. Here, however, the overall intent is to utilize interdisciplinary evidence and connect the dots between a number defining features within seemingly modern societies. The argument is that these are, in fact, not modern at all but follow an ancient template of power, control, and coordination concentrated in the hands of the few. Potentially, this contribution can function as a trans-disciplinary methodological framework as well as an information hub for researchers in the fields of political and social sciences, history, anthropology, evolutionary biology, organization and peace studies. Practitioners who are interested in fundamental social change may also find the issues raised to be of interest. As such, this book provides a generalist, evidence-based discussion of a multi-disciplinary nature that may pique the interest of both experts and amateurs alike.
Youth And The Social Order
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Author : Frank Musgrove
language : en
Publisher: Bloomington : Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1965
Youth And The Social Order written by Frank Musgrove and has been published by Bloomington : Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Adolescence categories.
First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.